Opioid Crisis Friday: Real Life Stories of People Affected by Opioid Usage.

The Real Story of Mike Mike grew up in a typical blue-collar family, playing street hockey and pickup football in local parks. He was always a good student and excelled as a three-sport varsity athlete in high school. During his senior year in high school, Mike had surgery to repair a broken wrist due toContinue reading “Opioid Crisis Friday: Real Life Stories of People Affected by Opioid Usage.”

Opioid Crisis Friday: Real Life Stories of People Affected by Opioid Usage.

The Real Story of Judy Judy’s son Steve was a loving son, fiancé, brother, uncle, cousin, nephew, and friend. Steve, a gifted musician, also excelled in sports. He earned Dean’s List status in college, and a degree in economics that led to a successful career as a financial advisor. Steve suffered a back injury asContinue reading “Opioid Crisis Friday: Real Life Stories of People Affected by Opioid Usage.”

Mental Health Mondays: Key Growth Areas for Anxiously Attached Individuals

by Above The Middle In a world where it would be great if we can all live securely in love, anxious and avoidant attachments ruin the fun. The two attachment styles, coined by John Bowlby and Mary Ainsworth now plague 21st Century romance. It’s not uncommon to hear a friend talk about their attachment issuesContinue reading “Mental Health Mondays: Key Growth Areas for Anxiously Attached Individuals”

Opioid Crisis Friday: Real Life Stories of People Affected by Opioid Usage.

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9 Healthy Habits to Practice Every Day to Help You Feel Your Best

One strong choice can lead to another. We’re not above a good wellness trend now and then. (Skin cycling? Sure! TikTok dance workouts? Sign us up!) But sometimes all the noise about what you should—and shouldn’t—be doing for your health can start to feel a little overwhelming. Truth is, healthy habits and self-care practices don’tContinue reading “9 Healthy Habits to Practice Every Day to Help You Feel Your Best”

Opioid Crisis Friday: Real Life Stories of People Affected by Opioid Usage.

The Real Story of Britton Britton began taking opioids prescribed by his doctor at age 19 after sustaining a severe shoulder injury while serving in the U.S. Army. By age 22, Britton was addicted. Britton’s opioid use disorder was compounded by his wife’s substance use disorder and his relationships with fellow Veterans who misused prescriptionContinue reading “Opioid Crisis Friday: Real Life Stories of People Affected by Opioid Usage.”

Mental Health Mondays: 8 Ways to Make a Narcissist Respect You

In today’s article, I’m empowering you with eight ways to make a narcissist respect you… forever. Are you ready? Let’s dive in. Let’s face it, knowing how to make a narcissist respect you isn’t easy. If you’ve ever wondered to yourself or asked yourself the question, “how to make a narcissist respect me,” then this article isContinue reading “Mental Health Mondays: 8 Ways to Make a Narcissist Respect You”

Opioid Crisis Friday: Real Life Stories of People Affected by Opioid Usage.

This is the story of Brenda When she was 25, Brenda was in a car crash on her way to the grocery store. After the incident she needed to see numerous doctors and neurologists, and one of them gave her a prescription for opioid pain medication. Brenda doesn’t remember being warned about the risks ofContinue reading “Opioid Crisis Friday: Real Life Stories of People Affected by Opioid Usage.”

Mental Health Mondays: Only a Super Empath Can Destroy A Narcissist, Here’s How!

There’s nothing a narcissist loves more than an empath. What’s not to like? Their good nature makes them willing to believe everyone is good-natured and of equal value of the same kindness. They want to help people in need, especially those who are vulnerable. Or, at least appear vulnerable.  The narcissist’s perfectly crafted tragic backstory, filled with storiesContinue reading “Mental Health Mondays: Only a Super Empath Can Destroy A Narcissist, Here’s How!”

Mental Health Mondays: What The Narcissist Does When You Go No Contact.

So you finally made the decision to go no contact and have no clue what to expect. The narcissists in your life acted like they didn’t want to be bothered with you while you were together, so as far as you’re concerned this should be easy. We would all hope that our relationships would workContinue reading “Mental Health Mondays: What The Narcissist Does When You Go No Contact.”